Land00018.pngPlant database field mapping

When plant data is imported into the plant database with the File > Import Records > File database command, field mapping is required (see Importing plant database information). Certain fields must be used during mapping for the plant catalog to function properly when exported for use with the Vectorworks Landmark product. All significant Vectorworks fields have a VW prefix.

The number of available plant data fields varies, depending on global region.

Target field name

Notes or example values

Target field name

Notes or example values

VW Autumn Color

 

VW Height

 

VW Bloom Time

Also referred to as Season

VW Landscape Use

Border, Hedge, Shade Tree...

VW Category

Shrubs, Herbs, Trees...

VW Latin Name

Also known as the plant botanical name

VW Climate Zone

Arid, Semi Arid, Dry...

VW Light Range

Deep Shade, Shade, Sun, Full Sun

VW Code

 

VW Other Tolerance

 

VW Comments 1

 

VW Other Use

 

VW Comments 2

 

VW Persistence

Deciduous, Semi-Evergreen, Evergreen...

VW Comments 3

 

VW pH Range

Acidic, Adaptable

VW Common Name

 

VW Price

 

VW Favorites

 

VW Region

 

VW Flower Characteristics

Double, Erect, Fragrant, Horizontal...

VW Region Notes

 

VW Flower Color

 

VW Season Notes

 

VW Foliage Characteristics

Aromatic, Broad-leaf, Evergreen, Fronds, Small leaves...

VW Size Notes

 

VW Foliage Color

 

VW Soil Range

Bark, Sand, Sandy loam, Potting soil...

VW Fruit Characteristics

Acorns, Berry, Catkins, Cones

VW Spread

 

VW Fruit Color

 

VW Tolerances

Cold Frost, Drought, Heat...

VW Growth Habit

Arching, Broad-domed, Columnar, Climber...

VW Used in Project

 

VW Hardy Zone

1–11 (from USDA zone mapping)

VW User notes

 

 

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